Pioneer SC-LX77 Owner's manual

SC-LX77-K/-S

SC-LX87-K/-S

Operating Instructions

AV Receiver

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or

shock hazard, do not place any container filled with

liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower

pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or

moisture.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame

sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation

(at least 20 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each

side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,

and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire

hazard, the openings should never be blocked or

covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,

curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet

or a bed.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

strong artificial light)

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the

AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make

sure the unit has been installed so that the power

cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in

case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power

cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet

when left unused for a long period of time (for

example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

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WARNING

Store small parts out of the reach of children and

infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor

immediately.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires

repair will be charged for even during the warranty

period.

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean

that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with

general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,

please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national

legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable

resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the

environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,

please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale

where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc-

tions so you will know how to operate your model properly.

Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box ................................................................................................................................................7

Our philosophy ....................................................................................................................................................................7

Features ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the receiver ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Loading the batteries ..........................................................................................................................................................9

Operating range of remote control unit............................................................................................................................9

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)................................................................................................................9

02 Controls and displays

Remote control .................................................................................................................................................................12

Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................14

Front panel ........................................................................................................................................................................15

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your equipment ............................................................................................................................................18

Rear panel .........................................................................................................................................................................18

Determining the speakers’ application ..........................................................................................................................19

Placing the speakers ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

Connecting the speakers ................................................................................................................................................. 22

Installing your speaker system ........................................................................................................................................ 24

About the audio connection ............................................................................................................................................ 29

About the video converter ................................................................................................................................................ 30

About HDMI ......................................................................................................................................................................30

Connecting your TV and playback components ............................................................................................................ 31

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources ...............................................................33

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box ...........................................................................................34

Connecting other audio components .............................................................................................................................35

Connecting additional amplifiers ....................................................................................................................................36

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs ................................................................................................................. 36

Connecting AM/FM antennas ......................................................................................................................................... 37

MULTI-ZONE setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 38

Connecting to the network through LAN interface .......................................................................................................40

Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER .....................................................................................................................41

Connecting an iPod .......................................................................................................................................................... 41

Connecting a USB device ................................................................................................................................................ 42

Connecting an MHL-compatible device ......................................................................................................................... 42

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input .........................................................................42

Using a USB cable to connect to a computer ...............................................................................................................42

Connecting to a wireless LAN .........................................................................................................................................43

Connecting an IR receiver ...............................................................................................................................................43

Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger .........................................................................................44

Plugging in the receiver ...................................................................................................................................................44

04 Basic Setup

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) .....................................................................46

The Input Setup menu ......................................................................................................................................................47

Operation Mode Setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 48

Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) ................................................................................................ 49

About the Home Menu.....................................................................................................................................................49

05 Basic playback

Playing a source ...............................................................................................................................................................51

Playing an iPod .................................................................................................................................................................52

Playing a USB device .......................................................................................................................................................53

Playing an MHL-compatible device ................................................................................................................................54

Playing music from a computer ......................................................................................................................................55

Listening to the radio ........................................................................................................................................................55

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music ................................................................................................57

06 Listening to your system

Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes .................................................................................... 60

Selecting MCACC presets ...............................................................................................................................................62

Choosing the input signal ................................................................................................................................................62

Better sound using Phase Control ..................................................................................................................................63

Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ...............................................................................63

07 Playback with NETWORK features

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................66

Playback with Network functions....................................................................................................................................67

About network playback...................................................................................................................................................69

About playable file formats .............................................................................................................................................. 70

08 Control with HDMI function

About the Control with HDMI function ...........................................................................................................................72

Making Control with HDMI connections ........................................................................................................................72

HDMI Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................72

Before using synchronization ..........................................................................................................................................73

About synchronized operations ......................................................................................................................................73

Setting the PQLS function ...............................................................................................................................................73

About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link .............................................................................................. 73

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ................................................................................................................74

09 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options ................................................................................................................................................76

Setting the Video options ................................................................................................................................................. 78

Switching the speaker terminals ....................................................................................................................................80

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ..................................................................................................................................... 80

Making an audio or a video recording ............................................................................................................................81

Network settings from a web browser ............................................................................................................................ 81

Using the sleep timer .......................................................................................................................................................82

Dimming the display ........................................................................................................................................................82

Switching the HDMI output .............................................................................................................................................82

Checking your system settings .......................................................................................................................................82

Resetting the system ........................................................................................................................................................ 83

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10 Controlling the rest of your system

About the Remote Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................85

Operating multiple receivers ...........................................................................................................................................85

Setting the remote to control other components .......................................................................................................... 85

Selecting preset codes directly .......................................................................................................................................85

Programming signals from other remote controls .......................................................................................................86

Erasing one of the remote control button settings ........................................................................................................86

Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function .............................................................................................87

Direct function ..................................................................................................................................................................87

Setting the backlight mode .............................................................................................................................................87

About the ALL ZONE STBY (All Zone Standby) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions .................................... 87

Resetting the remote control settings ............................................................................................................................ 88

Controlling components ..................................................................................................................................................88

11 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ......................................................................................92

Automatic MCACC (Expert) ............................................................................................................................................. 92

Manual MCACC setup .....................................................................................................................................................94

Checking MCACC Data ....................................................................................................................................................97

Data Management............................................................................................................................................................98

12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu.............................................................................................100

Manual speaker setup ....................................................................................................................................................100

Network Setup menu .....................................................................................................................................................103

Checking the Network Information ...............................................................................................................................104

The Other Setup menu ................................................................................................................................................... 104

MHL Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................107

Making network settings using Safari .......................................................................................................................... 108

Using Safari to set a friendly name ............................................................................................................................... 108

Using Safari to update the firmware ............................................................................................................................. 109

13 FAQ

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 111

Power ............................................................................................................................................................................... 111

No sound .........................................................................................................................................................................111

Other audio problems ....................................................................................................................................................112

ADAPTER PORT terminal ..............................................................................................................................................113

Video ................................................................................................................................................................................113

Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................114

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ............................................................................................................. 114

Display .............................................................................................................................................................................114

Remote control ...............................................................................................................................................................115

HDMI ................................................................................................................................................................................115

MHL..................................................................................................................................................................................116

AVNavigator ....................................................................................................................................................................116

USB interface .................................................................................................................................................................. 117

iPod ..................................................................................................................................................................................117

Network ...........................................................................................................................................................................117

USB-DAC ......................................................................................................................................................................... 118

Web Control ....................................................................................................................................................................118

Wireless LAN ...................................................................................................................................................................119

14 Additional information

Surround sound formats ...............................................................................................................................................121

About THX .......................................................................................................................................................................121

About HDMI ....................................................................................................................................................................122

HTC Connect ................................................................................................................................................................... 122

About iPod .......................................................................................................................................................................123

Windows 8 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 123

MHL..................................................................................................................................................................................123

Software license notice .................................................................................................................................................. 123

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ............................................................124

Speaker Setting Guide....................................................................................................................................................124

About messages displayed when using network functions ....................................................................................... 125

Important information regarding the HDMI connection ............................................................................................126

Cleaning the unit ............................................................................................................................................................126

Precautions when using the Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300) ...........................................................................126

Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC ................................................................ 128

Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................................................129

Features index ................................................................................................................................................................. 132

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................133

Preset code list................................................................................................................................................................134

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Flow of settings on the receiver

Flow for connecting and setting the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas-

ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

Required setting item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9

Setting to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13

Important

The receiver’s initial settings can be made on the computer using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM

included with the receiver. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as in steps 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

and 8 can be made interactively. For instructions on using AVNavigator, see About using AVNavigator (included

CD-ROM) on page 9.

1 Before you start

! Checking what’s in the box on page 7

! Loading the batteries on page 9

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2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 19)

! [A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection

! [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection

(Multi Zone)

! [G-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

! [G-2] Multi-ZONE Music

! [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection

! [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! [K] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

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3 Connecting the speakers

! Placing the speakers on page 22

! Connecting the speakers on page 22

! Installing your speaker system on page 24

! Bi-amping your speakers on page 23

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4 Connecting the components

! About the audio connection on page 29

! About the video converter on page 30

! Connecting your TV and playback components on page 31

! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 37

! Plugging in the receiver on page 44

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5 Power On

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6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 49)

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7 MCACC speaker settings

! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 46

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8 The Input Setup menu (page 47)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)

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9 Basic playback (page 50)

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10 Switching the HDMI output (page 82)

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11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

! Using the various listening modes (page 59)

! Better sound using Phase Control (page 63)

! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page 63)

! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 92)

! Changing the channel level while listening (page 101)

! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 76)

! Setting the PQLS function (page 73)

! Setting the Audio options (page 76)

! Setting the Video options (page 78)

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12 Other optional adjustments and settings

! Control with HDMI function (page 71)

! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 91)

! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 99)

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13 Making maximum use of the remote control

! Operating multiple receivers (page 85)

! Setting the remote to control other components (page 85)

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Checking what’s in the box ............................................................................................................7

Our philosophy ................................................................................................................................7

Features ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Installing the receiver ......................................................................................................................9

Loading the batteries ......................................................................................................................9

Operating range of remote control unit ........................................................................................ 9

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) ............................................................................. 9

Before you start

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01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)

! Remote control unit

! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

! AM loop antenna

! FM wire antenna

! Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

— Quick start guide

— CD-ROM (Operating instructions)

— Connecting cable

! Power cord

! CD-ROM (AVNavigator)

! Quick start guide

! Safety Brochure

! Warranty sheet

Our philosophy

Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the

moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three

important steps:

1 Achieving the highest possible sound quality

2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area

3 Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of world-class studio engineers

With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this receiver has been designated AIR Studios Monitor:

Features

% Class D Amplifier

This unit is an AV receiver developed based on the latest high performance Class D amplifier and integrating

the essence of Pioneer’s high sound quality designs. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding

performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.

% ESS-DAC-equipped

All channels are equipped with ESS SABRE 32 Ultra Audio DACs. The Jitter Eliminators achieve clearer sound.

% AIR Studios Sound Tuning

The SC-LX87 and SC-LX77 have received the AIR Studios Monitor certification. Pioneer has a proven track record

of applying its audio expertise to the creation of multi-channel sound environments. Established in 1969 in

London, AIR Studios is now an acclaimed recording complex, favoured by many of the world’s most popular and

renowned musical talents.

% THX Ultra 2 Plus

THX Ultra2 Plus is the highest level THX certification, featuring THX Loudness Plus technology, designed to main-

tain the impact and integrity of audio content even when played at lower volume settings. THX Ultra2 Plus helps

to deliver sound just as it was mixed in the studio, regardless of volume level.

% Audio Scaler

The combined effect of Hi-bit 32 Audio Processing, the digital filter and the up-sampling function can be used

to convert the signals of music files or CDs to up to 192 kHz/32 bits to achieve even clearer sound with higher

definition.

% Hi-Bit 32 Audio Processing

Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or BDs. 16-, 20- and 24-bit PCM as well as

compressed audio is requantized to 32 bits, and the high frequency component is interpolated upon data pro-

cessing to enable smoother, more subtle musical expression.

% Auto Phase Control Plus

For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first

place. This function automatically corrects for phase shifting on such discs and broadcast.

This function is particularly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE).

% Full Band Phase Control (compatible with FRONT ALIGN)

The further advanced Full Band Phase Control technology focuses on the group delay in the speaker network

filter, and compensates with special digital signal processing (DSP), to adjust the phase of each unit as well as

the group delay for each speaker. Full Band Phase Control gives multi-range speakers the sound coherence of

full-range speakers, while retaining the wide frequency range advantage.

This is compatible with the FRONT ALIGN function for matching the characteristics of the speakers other than

the front speakers with those of the front speakers.

% PQLS Bit-stream

Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.

This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supporting the PQLS function.

% dts Neo:X compatible

This receiver supports the latest DTS processing format. The quality of Neo:X, originally designed for 9 channels

or more, can be enjoyed in a 7-channel environment.

% Various Speaker Channel Assign

With this receiver, 12 types of speaker systems, including bi-amp connections, can be assigned to achieve the

optimum speaker system for the user’s home theater environment and the speakers the user owns.

% Multi-Zone Music

All the speakers connected to this receiver in the main zone and all the sub zones can be played at once to enjoy

music contents.

% HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel) - 9in/3out (Dual out + HDZONE out)

A compatible component is required to use the above function.

% Ultra HD (with 4K video support) – Pass-through and upscaling –

4K resolution images can be passed through and displayed as such, and the Hi-Vision or Full Hi-Vision images

of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and HD broadcasts can be upscaled to a resolution of up to 4K and displayed. A separate

monitor supporting Ultra HD (4K video) is required.

% HDZONE output

This receiver supports output of the HDMI output to a subzone room. Powerful images can be enjoyed simply by

connected this receiver to a TV supporting 4K/Full-HD/3D. In addition, a multi-channel environment can be cre-

ated by connecting this receiver to another AV receiver in the subzone room.

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01 Before you start

% MHLTM (Mobile High-definition Link)-compatible device playback

An incorporates MHL 2 mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D videos, full-HD videos, high quality multi-

channel audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.

% HTC Connect

HTC Connect makes it easy to wirelessly stream your favorite music straight from your HTC phone. There’s no

need for a separate app; HTC Connect is built right into your phone’s music player.

% USB-DAC (NATIVE DSD and LPCM transmission supported)

SC-LX87 only

Music files on a computer can be played by connecting the receiver with the computer using a commercially

available USB cable.

Files can be played with high sound quality when the exclusive driver is installed on the computer. The driver

software can be installed from the included CD-ROM (AVNavigator).

Native DSD playback by DoP (DSD over PCM) transmission is supported.

% DSD Music playback (via USB-DAC, Front USB and HDMI)

Playback of high sound quality DSD music (DSD files and DSD discs (SACDs)) is supported. With USB-DACs

(SC-LX87 only), USB devices and SACDs, DSD Direct playback bypassing the DSP circuitry is also possible.

% High Resolution Music Playback

High resolution music files with resolutions of 96 kHz/24 bit to 192 kHz/24 bit can be played. Playback of AIFF,

Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is supported.

% Gapless Playback

The silent section between tracks is skipped when playing music files, eliminating the interruptions that usually

occur when playing live or concert contents.

% Apple AirPlay®

With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the SC-LX87/SC-LX77 and play it through your home theater

system. You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song title, artist as well as album art on a con-

nected display. With Pioneer’s Air Play-compatible receivers, you can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room

in the house.

% iPod playback

Your iPod, iPhone or iPad can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal and RCA video terminal to play the

music/video files on the iPod, iPhone or iPad.

Also, the iPod, iPhone or iPad is charged when it is connected to the receiver.

% Play ZONE

When playing music contents on smartphones or other terminals via the network, the zone in which the music is

to be played can be specified.

% Input Volume Absorber

Differences in the volume between inputs can be adjusted manually. If the volume seems different for certain

inputs, individual inputs can be adjusted to the user’s tastes by ±12 dB.

% Windows 8 Compatible

The AV receivers are compatible with Windows 8, letting you easily stream music from compatible PCs on your

home network.

% iControlAV2013 Remote Application

This is an application for smartphones and tablets allowing intuitive operation of many of the AV receiver’s func-

tions. Versions are available for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android devices. The application can be down-

loaded free of charge from the App Store or Google Play.

% AVNavigator 2013 (for Windows PC, Macintosh and iPad)

The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this unit provides a variety of functions, such as Wiring Navi with a

guide for connecting the unit and setting up from the computer and an Interactive Manual for operating the

unit while reading the manual.

Also, Operation Guide describes the receiver’s playback operations and how to use several functions through

videos and illustrations.

! The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator.

! The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from http://www.pioneer.eu.

! AVNavigator is available not only for Windows and Mac OS but also for iPad (downloadable free of charge). For

details, see http://pioneer.jp/product/soft/iapp_avnavi/en.html.

% Energy Saving Design

This AV receiver has an ecological design. In addition to even lower power consumption in standby, the receiver

is equipped with an “eco mode” for low power consumption when playing contents as well. Furthermore, the eco

mode can easily be set with a dedicated button on the remote control or using the application.

% Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible

Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to

the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of three-

dimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.

% Virtual Speakers

By turning on “Virtual Surround Back”, “Virtual Height”, and “Virtual Wide” modes realize a maximum of 11.2

channels combining the actually installed speakers and the virtual speakers is possible. This makes for smoother

connection between the sounds and an improved 3D feel.

% Auto Sound Retriever

The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged arti-

facts left over after compression.

% Sound Retriever Link

By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on

the player can be corrected automatically to play the sound with higher density.

This feature is only available when a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player supporting this feature is connected.

% Stream Smoother Link

By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Stream Smoother Link function, compressed video or movie files

played on the player can be corrected automatically to play them with a more natural, easily viewable picture.

This feature is only available when a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player supporting this feature is connected.

% Internet Radio

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.

% Bluetooth compatible

Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth

wireless technology device wirelessly.

% Easy Network connection with Wireless LAN converter

With the AS-WL300 wireless LAN converter (included), you can enjoy wireless LAN connection for the AV receiv-

ers. The AS-WL300 works with power supply from the AV receiver’s dedicated USB terminal, so no AC adapter is

required.

% Easy setup using Advanced MCACC

The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced fea-

tures of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ.

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01 Before you start

Installing the receiver

! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

! Don’t install it on the following places:

— on a color TV (the screen may distort)

— near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

— in direct sunlight

— in damp or wet areas

— in extremely hot or cold areas

— in places where there is vibration or other movement

— in places that are very dusty

— in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

! Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel while the power is on or just after it is turned off. The bottom panel

becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns.

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We rec-

ommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

WARNING

! Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a

heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or perfor-

mance of batteries.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

! Never use new and old batteries together.

! Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

! When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can

cause batteries to leak or overheat.

! Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

! When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public insti-

tution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.

! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

! The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

30°

7 m

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)

The included AVNavigator CD-ROM contains Wiring Navi allowing you to easily make the receiver’s connections

and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be completed easily simply by following

the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings.

There are also other features enabling easy use of various functions, including an Interactive Manual that oper-

ates in association with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that lets you

check the MCACC measurement results on 3D graphs.

! The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from http://www.pioneer.eu.

! The iPad version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from the App Store.

! The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator.

Installing AVNavigator for Windows

1 Launch the desktop from the start screen (for Windows 8 only).

2 Load the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive.

The CD-ROM’s top menu screen appears.

! A screen for selecting the CD-ROM’s operation (“Open with Explorer”, “Launch ‘MAIN_MENU.exe’”, etc.) may

be displayed. When the operation for launching “MAIN_MENU.exe” is performed, the AVNavigator menu

appears. A caution regarding security may appear during this operation, but there is no security problem, so

continue the operation.

! If the CD-ROM’s top menu screen is not displayed, double-click “MAIN_MENU.exe” on the CD-ROM. When

this is done, a caution regarding security is displayed, but there is no security problem, so continue the

operation.

3 Click “AVNavigator” on the “Installing Software” menu.

4 Follow the instructions on the screen to install.

When “Finish” is selected, installation is completed.

5 Remove the included CD-ROM from the computer’s CD drive.

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01 Before you start

Handling the CD-ROM

Operating Environment

! AVNavigator can be used with Microsoft® Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/Windows® 8.

! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator functions. The supported browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8,

9 or 10.

! Adobe® Flash® Player 10 must be installed to use some of the functions in AVNavigator.

For details, see http://www.adobe.com/downloads/.

Precautions For Use

! This CD-ROM is for use with a personal computer. It cannot be used with a DVD player or music CD player.

Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause

impaired hearing due to the large volume.

License

! Please agree to the “Terms of Use” indicated below before using this CD-ROM. Do not use if you are unwilling

to consent to the terms of its use.

Terms of Use

! Copyright to data provided on this CD-ROM belongs to PIONEER CORPORATION. Unauthorized transfer,

duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond

the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions.

Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER CORPORATION.

General Disclaimer

! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal com-

puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages

incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private

corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their

respective firms.

Using AVNavigator for Windows

1 Click [AVNavigator 2013.V] on the desktop to launch AVNavigator.

AVNavigator is launched and Wiring Navi starts up. The language selection screen appears. Follow the instruc-

tions on the screen to make the connections and automatic settings.

Wiring Navi only starts up automatically the first time AVNavigator is launched.

2 Select and use the desired function.

AVNavigator includes the following functions:

! Wiring Navi – Guides you through connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial

settings can be made easily.

! Operation Guide – Describes the receiver’s playback operations and how to use several functions through

videos and illustrations.

! Interactive Manual – Automatically displays the pages explaining the functions that have been operated on

the receiver. It is also possible to operate the receiver from the Interactive Manual.

! Glossary – Displays glossary pages.

! MCACC Appli – Displays Advanced MCACC measurement results vividly on the computer.

There are special operating instructions for MCACC Application. These instructions are included in the

AVNavigator Interactive Manual’s menus. Refer to them when using MCACC Application.

! Software Update – Allows various types of software to be updated.

! Settings – Used to make various AVNavigator settings.

! Detection – Used to detect the receiver. Press Detection before using the Interactive Manual,

MCACC Appli and Software Update to connect the receiver to the network.

Deleting the AVNavigator

You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC.

% Delete from the Control Panel of the PC.

! With Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, AVNavigator can also be uninstalled using the following

operation.

From the Start menu, click “Program” d “PIONEER CORPORATION” d “AVNavigator 2013.V” d “Uninstall

AVNavigator 2013.V”.

Installing AVNavigator for Mac

1 Download “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from http://www.pioneer.eu.

2 Launch “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from the “Downloads” folder.

3 Follow the instructions on the screen to install.

Operating Environment

! AVNavigator for Mac can be used with Mac OS X (10.7 or 10.8).

! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator for Mac functions. The supported browser is Safari 6.0.

Using AVNavigator for Mac

1 Launch “AVNavigator 2013”.

The file is located in the “Applications” folder just under the hard disk (Macintosh HD).

2 Select and use the desired function.

For details, see Using AVNavigator for Windows on page 10. The Mac OS version includes the same types of

functions.

Deleting the AVNavigator

You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your Mac.

1 Delete “AVNavigator 2013”.

The file is located in the “Applications” folder just under the hard disk (Macintosh HD).

2 Delete the “jp.co.pioneer.AVNavigator 2013” folder.

The folder is located in the hard disk (Macintosh HD) d “Library” folder d “Application Support” folder.

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Remote control ..............................................................................................................................12

Display ............................................................................................................................................ 14

Front panel ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Controls and displays

12

02 Controls and displays

Remote control

This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

RECEIVER

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

DIMMER SLEEP

THX

SIGNAL SEL

SPEAKERS

MPX

PRESET TUNE

BAND PTY

iPod CTRL

HOME

MENU

CH

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

iPod

USB CBL

STATUS

SATTUNERMHL

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

HD ZONE

ADPT

CDTV

RCU SETUP

SOURCE

STANDBY/ON

BDR

BD DVDDVR

NET

HDMI

RECEIVER

MUTE

VOLUME

VOL

TOP MENU

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

RETURN

CLASS

ENTER

/

CLR

CH

2

546

8

0

79

13

FEATURES

TOOLS

MENU

ALL ZONE STBY

DISCRETE ON

+Favorite

Z2 Z3 HDZ

P. CTRL+

PHASE

HDMI OUT

MCACC

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

AUTO

S.RTRV

STANDARDADV SURR

ECO

A.SCAL

LIGHT

AUDIO

DISP

1

2,3

4

5

9

10

6

7

8

11

12

15

13

14

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

! White – Receiver control, TV control

! Blue – Other controls (See pages 52, 53, 55, 57 and 88.)

1 u STANDBY/ON

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON

Use this button to perform unique operations (page 87).

3 RCU SETUP

Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 85).

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 85).

Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 51).

5 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 82).

! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 60), Auto Level Control mode and Stream

Direct mode (page 62).

! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, etc.) (page

60).

! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 61).

! THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 61).

! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 62).

! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets (page 62).

! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use k/l to adjust the level (pages 51 and 101).

! AUTO S.RTRV – Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 76).

! SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker terminal (page 80).

! DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 82).

! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 82).

! HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 82).

6 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons can be used to perform operations on the TV to which the TV CONTROL INPUT button is assigned.

The TV can be operated with these buttons regardless of the input set for the remote control’s operation mode

(page 85).

7 Receiver setting buttons

Press first to access:

! AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 76).

! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 78).

! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu (pages 47, 49, 72, 92 and 100).

! RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

8 i/j/k/l/ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 92) and the Audio or Video options

(page 76 or 78).

9 FEATURES buttons

These let you operate the receiver’s features directly.

! PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 63).

! P.CTRL+ – Use to switch the setting of the Auto Phase Control Plus function (page 76).

! A.SCAL – Use to switch the Audio Scaler function’s setting (page 76).

! ECO – Use to switch the eco mode type (page 61).

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02 Controls and displays

10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons

Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and HDZONE (page 80).

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

12

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands).

Switch to perform operations in the main zone.

Also use this button to set up surround sound.

13 VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

14 MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

15 LIGHT

Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons.

The way the buttons light can be selected from four modes (page 87).

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02 Controls and displays

Display

HDMI

DIGITAL

ANALOG

L C R

SL SR

XL XR

XC

LFE

AUTO

DIGITAL PLUS

AUTO SURROUND

STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC

x

Neo:6

THX ADV.SURROUND

STANDARD

SP

AB

SLEEP

DSD PCM

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

OVER

MONO

dB

2

MULTI-ZONE

STEREO

TrueHD

PQLS

ALC

AT T

2

USB

VIDEO

TV

DVD

HDMI

DVR

BD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

iPod

[ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ]

FULL BAND

TUNED RDS

21 3 64 1175 12 14 15

2120 2217 18 19

16

6

10 13

8 9

1 Signal indicators

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input sig-

nal automatically (page 62).

2 Program format indicators

Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are being input.

! L/R – Left front/Right front channel

! C – Center channel

! SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel

! LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is being input)

! XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above

! XC – Either one channel other than the ones above, the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected.

! 2 DIGITAL – Lights with Dolby Digital decoding.

! 2 DIGITAL PLUS – Lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding.

! 2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding.

! DTS – Lights with DTS decoding.

! DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding.

! 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding.

! DSD – Lights during playback of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signals.

! DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion.

! PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.

! MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signals.

4 MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 80).

5 FULL BAND

Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 63).

6 Listening mode indicators

! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 60).

! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 60).

! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 62).

! ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 61).

! STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 60).

! THX – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is selected (page 61).

7 (PHASE CONTROL)

Lights when the Phase Control (page 63) or Full Band Phase Control (page 63) is switched on.

8 ATT

Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 76).

9 OVER

Lights when excessive analog signals are being input.

10 PQLS

Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 73).

11 Tuner indicators

! TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received.

! STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

! MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX.

! RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.

12

Lights when the sound is muted.

13 SOUND

Lights when the DIALOG E (Dialog Enhancement) or TONE (tone controls) features is selected (page 76).

14 Master volume level

Shows the overall volume level.

“---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level.

15 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected.

16 Scroll indicators

Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.

17 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system using SPEAKERS (page 80).

18 SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 82).

19 Matrix decoding format indicators

! 2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 60).

20 S.RTRV

Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is active (page 76).

21 Character display

Displays various system information.

22 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 105)

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02 Controls and displays

Front panel

PHONES

SPEAKERS

MULTI-ZONE

CONTROL

ZONE 2

ON/OFF

ZONE 3

ON/OFF

HDZONE

ON/OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

ENTER

TUNE

TUNE (HDMI)

PRESETPRESET

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

with USB HDMI 5 INPUT/

MHL (5V 0.9

A)

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECTHOME THX BAND TUNER EDIT

iPod iPhone iPad

DIRECT CONTROL

HOME MENU RETURN

5V 2.1

A

MASTER

VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

INPUT

SELECTOR

iPod iPhone iPadHDMI

ADVANCED

MCACCFL OFF

1 2 4

35

6

7

8910 1211 13 15

16 17 1918 20 21

3

14

1 u STANDBY/ON

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 INPUT SELECTOR dial

Use to select an input function.

3 Indicators

! ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 76).

! FL OFF – Lights when “off” (nothing displayed) is selected with the display’s dimmer adjustment (page 82).

! HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected

(page 31).

! iPod iPhone iPad – Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected (page 41).

4 Character display

See Display on page 14.

5 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (page 9).

6 MASTER VOLUME dial

7 Front panel controls

To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward.

MASTER

VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

INPUT

SELECTOR

8 AUDIO PARAMETER

Use to access the Audio options (page 76).

9 i/j/k/l (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Home Menu. Use TUNE i/j to find radio frequencies and use

PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page 55).

10 VIDEO PARAMETER

Use to access the Video options (page 78).

11 MULTI-ZONE controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 38) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone

(page 80).

12 SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker terminal (page 80).

13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 52).

14 Listening mode buttons

! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 60), Auto Level Control and

Stream Direct mode (page 62).

! HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 61).

15 TUNER controls

! BAND – Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 55).

! TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall

(page 56).

16 HOME MENU

Use to access the Home Menu (pages 49, 47, 72, 92 and 100).

17 RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

18 PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

19 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 46).

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02 Controls and displays

20 iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 41), or connect a USB device for

audio and photo playback (page 42).

21 HDMI input/MHL connector

Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 42).

An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here using the MHL cable (page 42).

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Connecting your equipment .........................................................................................................18

Rear panel ......................................................................................................................................18

Determining the speakers’ application ........................................................................................19

Placing the speakers ...................................................................................................................... 22

Connecting the speakers ...............................................................................................................22

Installing your speaker system .....................................................................................................24

About the audio connection .........................................................................................................29

About the video converter ...........................................................................................................30

About HDMI ...................................................................................................................................30

Connecting your TV and playback components .........................................................................31

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources ............................... 33

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box ........................................................34

Connecting other audio components ..........................................................................................35

Connecting additional amplifiers .................................................................................................36

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs ............................................................................... 36

Connecting AM/FM antennas .......................................................................................................37

MULTI-ZONE setup ........................................................................................................................38

Connecting to the network through LAN interface ...................................................................40

Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER ...................................................................................41

Connecting an iPod........................................................................................................................41

Connecting a USB device ..............................................................................................................42

Connecting an MHL-compatible device ....................................................................................... 42

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input ...................................... 42

Using a USB cable to connect to a computer ...............................................................................42

Connecting to a wireless LAN .......................................................................................................43

Connecting an IR receiver .............................................................................................................43

Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger .....................................................44

Plugging in the receiver ................................................................................................................44

Connecting your equipment

18

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter

explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

CAUTION

! Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the

power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

! When making connections, also keep the power cords of the devices being connected unplugged from the

power outlets.

! Depending on the device being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of connection and terminal

names may differ from the explanations in this manual. Also refer to the operating instructions of the respec-

tive devices.

Important

! Illustration shows the SC-LX87, however connections for the SC-LX77 are the same except where noted.

Rear panel

SC-LX87

OUT

IN

AC IN

BD IN

LAN

(10/100)

DC OUTPUT

for

WIRELESS LAN

(OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX)

OPTICALCOAXIAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

ABLE

ADAPTER PORT

VIDEO

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

ZONE 2

SUBWOOFER

1

IN

2

SURROUND SURR BACK

F HEIGHT

(Single)

FRONT

CENTER

PRE OUT

F WIDE

DVR/BDR

IN

VIDEO

SIGNAL GND

IN

PHONO

IN

DVD

IN

ZONE 3

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

SAT/CBL

IN OUT

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

P

B

YP

R

ANTENNA

AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75

RS-232C

IR

12V TRIGGER

SPEAKERS

FRONTCENTER

A A

BSURROUND

SURROUND BACK

FRONT HEIGHT

FRONT WIDE /

RL RLRLRLRL

IN

1

(DVD)

IN

1

(CD)

IN

2

(SAT/CBL)

IN

3

(DVR/BDR)

IN

4

(VIDEO)

IN

1

(TV)

IN

2

(DVR/BDR)

IN

1

(DVD)

IN

2

(SAT/CBL)

IN

1

(DVD)

IN

3

(VIDEO)

IN

2

(DVR/

BDR)

IN

6

IN

7

IN

8

USB-DAC

IN

OUT

(OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX)

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTA L 150 mA MAX)

OUT 2OUT 1

(CONTROL)

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SURR BACKSURROUND

CENTERFRONT

L

R

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 3

(HD ZONE)

SELECTABLE

1

-

8

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

SC-LX77

OUT

IN

AC IN

OPTICALCOAXIAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

ABLE

ADAPTER PORT

VIDEO

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

ZONE 2

SUBWOOFER

1

IN

2

SURROUND SURR BACK

F HEIGHT

(Single)

FRONT

CENTER

PRE OUT

F WIDE

L

R

DVR/BDR

IN

VIDEO

SIGNAL GND

IN

PHONO

IN

DVD

IN

ZONE 3

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

SAT/CBL

IN OUT

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

P

B

YP

R

ANTENNA

AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75

RS-232C

IR

12V TRIGGER

SPEAKERS

FRONTCENTER

A A

BSURROUND

SURROUND BACK

FRONT HEIGHT

FRONT WIDE /

RL RLRLRLRL

IN

1

(CD)

IN

1

(TV)

IN

2

(DVR/BDR)

IN

1

(DVD)

IN

2

(SAT/CBL)

IN

1

(DVD)

IN

3

(VIDEO)

IN

2

(DVR/

BDR)

OUT

(OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX)

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTA L 150 mA MAX)

MONITOR

OUT

BD IN

LAN

(10/100)

DC OUTPUT

for

WIRELESS LAN

(OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX)

IN

1

(DVD)

IN

2

(SAT/CBL)

IN

3

(DVR/BDR)

IN

4

(VIDEO)

IN

6

IN

7

IN

8

OUT 2OUT 1

(CONTROL)

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 3

(HD ZONE)

SELECTABLE

1

-

8

Notes

! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer.

! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input

Setup menu on page 47 to change the assignments if other connections are used.

Input function Input Terminals

HDMI Audio Component

BD (BD)

DVD IN 1 COAX-1 IN 1

SAT/CBL IN 2 COAX-2

DVR/BDR IN 3 OPT-2 IN 2

VIDEO IN 4 IN 3

HDMI 5/MHL

(front panel) IN 5

HDMI 6 IN 6

HDMI 7 IN 7

HDMI 8 IN 8

TV OPT-1

CD ANALOG-1

19

03 Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/

usage patterns according to their tastes. The terminals to which the speakers should be connected differ accord-

ing to the speaker layout/usage pattern. Select one speaker layout/usage pattern before connecting the speakers.

For instructions on connections, see Installing your speaker system on page 24.

However, the 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 and Multi-ZONE Music settings can be used separately according to the situa-

tion. Normally set this to 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 and use this for multi-zone/multi-source playback, and when using

the system for home parties for example, set this to Multi-ZONE Music to associate all zones with the main zone.

! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R).

! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither.

! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal.

Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this

case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

Important

! The Speaker System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown below other than [A] (see

Speaker system setting on page 100).

! The speakers from which sound is output can be switched according to the speaker layout/usage pattern

(sound is not necessarily output from all connected speakers). Use the SPEAKERS button to switch the speak-

ers from which sound is output. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 80.

[A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection

*Default setting

! Speaker System setting: 9.1ch FH/FW

FWR

FWL

SL

L

FHL

SW

2

SW

1

C

R

FHR

SR

SBL

SBR

A 9.2 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right

front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right front wide speakers (FWL/FWR), the left and right surround

speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofers (SW 1/SW 2).

It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the front wide speakers.

This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from above.

The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching

the speaker terminals on page 80.

[B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B

FHL

FHR

SL

L

R

SR

SBL

SBR

L

R

Speaker B

C

SW

1

SW

2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo

playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 9.2-channel surround sound

in the main zone when not using the B speakers.

The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching

the speaker terminals on page 80.

[C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality

surround)

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch Front Bi-Amp

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 7.2-channel surround sound.

L

R

Front Bi-Amp

SW

1

SW

2

SL

SR

SBL

SBR

C

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03 Connecting your equipment

[D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi

Zone)

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo

playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

This speaker layout/usage pattern provides 7.2-channel playback using the surround back channels in the main

zone. To achieve 7.2-channel playback using the front height and front wide channels with ZONE 2 connections,

see [E].

L

R

Main zone

Sub zone

ZONE 2

C

SW

1

SW

2

SL

SR

SBL

SBR

[E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2

connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo

playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

This speaker layout/usage pattern provides 7.2-channel playback using the front height and front wide channels

in the main zone. To achieve 7.2-channel playback using the surround back channels with ZONE 2 connections,

see [D].

It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the front wide speakers.

The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching

the speaker terminals on page 80.

L

R

Main zone

Sub zone

ZONE 2

L

R

C

SW

1

SW

2

FWR

FWL

FHL

FHR

SL

SR

[F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality

surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound

quality with 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

(The selection of input devices is limited.)

L

R

Sub zone

Main zone

ZONE 2

L

R

SL

SR

Front Bi-Amp

SW

1

SW

2

C

[G-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

[G-2] Multi-ZONE Music

! [G-1] Speaker System setting: 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3

! [G-2] Speaker System setting: Multi-ZONE Music

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo

playback on another component in ZONE 2 and ZONE3. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

However, the 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 and Multi-ZONE Music settings can be used separately according to the situa-

tion. Normally set this to 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 and use this for multi-zone/multi-source playback, and when using

the system for home parties for example, set this to Multi-ZONE Music to associate all zones with the main zone.

L

R

Main zone Sub zone ZONE 2

L

R

ZONE 3

C

SW

1

SW

2

SL

SR

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